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AE03 EWF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,792 mi
Last recorded179,792 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EWF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2017 179,792 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

under trays ftd

Pass 31 Jul 2014 124,698 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 124,698 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 117,783 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 108,725 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,305 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 98,292 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,436 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 87,432 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 76,473 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 62,776 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 62,748 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

3rd row seats missing[not tested]

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,111 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,796 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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AE03 EWF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 EWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE03 EWF registered?

AE03 EWF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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